Description: THIS ITEM MEASURES 3.2 IN X 3.2 IN. During Vietnam War, the 119th AHC was assigned to the 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion, 17th Combat Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. Headquartered at Camp Holloway in Pleiku, the company operated throughout the Central Highlands of Vietnam, from arrival in September 1962 until deactivation in November 1970. Originally designated the 81st Transportation Company (equipped with twin-rotor CH-21 "Flying Banana" piston-engined helicopters), the company was reorganized in 1963 as the 119th Assault Helicopter Company (Airmobile), re-equipped with turbine-powered single-rotor UH-1A and B model Hueys. Also known as the 119th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter), the company's area of operations included the entire Central Highlands of Vietnam, plus large portions of Laos andCambodia. The company was also based at An Khe for a short time from late 1969 to 1970. The unit was overrun twice while in An Khe by Sapper, once in each year. The Company was equipped with 16 to 20 lightly armed UH-1Ds, by 1969 all UH-1's were upgraded to H models and approximately 8 Huey UH-1C model Gunships. The "Slick" troopships used the radio callsign "Alligator" or "Gator", the gunships used the callsign "Chrocodiles" or "Crocs". The company at one time also used the callsign called "Black Dragon," from which the 52nd CAB "Flying Dragon" callsign evolved. The total company strength of approximately 225 included 50 to 60 pilots and an equal number of crewmembers, plus field maintenance and other critical support personnel. During over eight years in Vietnam, the 119th Assault Helicopter Company provided helicopter support for the US 4th Infantry Division,25th Infantry Division, 1st Cavalry Division, 173d Airborne Brigade, US Marine Corps, US Special Forces and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. They also flew many classified missions for MACV-SOG. Over 60 members of the 119th Assault Helicopter Company were killed in action, with many more wounded.For orders of multiple items, please ask (or wait) for a revised invoice with reduced shipping charge BEFORE paying.YOUR ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR PAYMENT.FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ONLY: WE WILL SHIP BY 1st CLASS MAIL. WE DO APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. .PLEASE GIVE US AT LEAST 24 HOURS TO RESPOND BEFORE LEAVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR OPENING AN EBAY DISPUTE. THANKS
Price: 10.48 USD
Location: Arlington, Texas
End Time: 2024-10-07T03:00:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: 10%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Patches
Conflict: Vietnam (1961-75)
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Modified Item: No
